Master of Kung Fu #49
In "Part V (Sir Denis Nayland Smith): The Affair of the Agent Who Died!", Shang-Chi faces off against his fearsome ancestor Shaka Kharn in a brutal clash that tests his limits, while Leiko Wu and Clive Reston uncover a mysterious spacecraft hidden in Fu Manchu's fortress. With Black Jack Tarr caught in the crossfire and the mountain itself beginning to collapse, the fate of the ancient enemy and his deadly machine hangs in the balance. Written by Doug Moench and brought to life with dynamic art by Paul Gulacy, inks by Pablo Marcos, and vibrant colors by Janice Cohen, this 1977 issue delivers high-stakes action and intrigue. The cover, by Ernie Chan, captures the moment’s tension with striking precision.
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Leiko Wu and Clive Reston enter a silo in Fu Manchu's fortress to find what appears to be a large spacecraft. Alerted, Fu Manchu is confronted by Black Jack Tarr. Tarr doesn't stand a chance and Fu secures the spacecraft. Shang-Chi battles his ancestor Shaka Kharn. It doesn't go well, though he does manage to escape. Fu Manchu and Shaka Kharn take off in the spacecraft just before Larner collapses the mountain, dying in the process.
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